These healthy pecan pie bars are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and packed with crunchy toasted pecans over a soft almond flour crust.
For the Crust:
2 cups almond flour
1–2 tbsp coconut flour (optional)
1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the Filling:
1.5 cups chopped pecans, toasted
2 eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup coconut sugar
2 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of salt
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment.
Mix crust ingredients. Press into pan. Bake for 10–12 min until golden.
Toast pecans in a skillet for 5 minutes.
Whisk filling ingredients, then fold in pecans.
Pour over crust and bake for 20–25 minutes until set.
Cool completely, then refrigerate before slicing.
Store in fridge for up to 6 days or freeze.
Add chocolate chips, sea salt, or coconut for variations.
Vegan-friendly with flax egg substitute.